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1,260 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
1,154 ft
Altitude min
1,178 ft
Altitude max
1,176 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:02:04
Avg time
Waitawa Link Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaWhakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua -
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Local Popularity70 in Hiking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Walking track that links the Selwyn Road Entrance to the forest to the Waitawa (Blue) Walking Track
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to waitawa-link trailhead
(-38.154930, 176.283820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waitawa Link
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Where is Waitawa Link located?
Waitawa Link is located in Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua, New Zealand. It is part of the Whakarewarewa Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -38.15493, 176.28382.
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What is the elevation gain for Waitawa Link?
Waitawa Link has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,154 ft to 1,178 ft.
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Is Waitawa Link a point to point trail?
Waitawa Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Waitawa Link?
Waitawa Link is 1,260 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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